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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,685 cc

LB12 MXJMOT history

LB12 MXJ is a black diesel Kia Sportage first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,401 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MXJ was last recorded at 103,401 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,412 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,989 miles
Average per year
6,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,401 miles
  • 2025 – 101,412 miles
  • 2024 – 96,921 miles
  • 2023 – 92,368 miles
  • 2022 – 87,507 miles
  • 2021 – 77,542 miles
  • 2020 – 71,526 miles
  • 2019 – 67,595 miles
  • 2018 – 57,369 miles
  • 2017 – 47,377 miles
  • 2016 – 36,597 miles
  • 2015 – 28,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,401 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,401 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,401 miles
    Test number
    529066596190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass101,412 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    478731942599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail101,408 miles (+4,487)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,408 miles
    Test number
    216751926120
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass96,921 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    729029533411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail96,919 miles (+4,551)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    967970987550
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass92,368 miles (+4,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    167354149224
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (All 4 tyres worn) (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass87,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    662716861216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,507 miles (+9,965)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,507 miles
    Test number
    591017249222
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,542 miles (+6,016)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,542 miles
    Test number
    401372999404
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass71,526 miles (+3,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    689656042828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass67,595 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    346314647947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,572 miles (+10,203)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    745019963909
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn mainly on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass57,369 miles (+9,992)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,369 miles
    Test number
    924580535063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass47,377 miles (+10,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    881049737962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass36,597 miles (+7,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,597 miles
    Test number
    967480714961
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade lightly split still clearing screen
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs approaching replacement stage
  16. Pass28,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,696 miles
    Test number
    966621195173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MXJ

Does LB12 MXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MXJ is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MXJ?
The MOT on LB12 MXJ is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MXJ done?
LB12 MXJ was recorded at 103,401 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,816 miles a year.
Has LB12 MXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MXJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MXJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 MXJ find?
LB12 MXJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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